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Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 08 June 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our friendly and professional team within the Operating Theatre Department as a Theatre Housekeeper.

The successful candidate will require a working knowledge of the theatre environment and at least 6 months experience of housekeeping/domestic services.

Working hours - 5pm-9pm 4 times week and 5pm-10pm one evening per week

Main duties of the job

To provide direct support to the operating theatre and recovery areas in order to meet the departmental requirements, specifically by making sure the environment is kept clear, tidy and appropriately maintained.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-SS-7169426

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.

Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more:@hrcrhft @royalhospital @WellbeingCRH

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

  • Basic certificate in cleaning and housekeeping skills
  • NVQ Level 1

Experience

Essential

  • Worked as member of a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a hospital environment
  • Knowledge of Infection control
  • Knowledge of Quality Standards
  • Previous Catering/Domestic experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to co-ordinate tasks

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Simple problem solving
  • Flexibility
  • Smart appearance

Desirable

  • Ability to disseminate information
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

  • Basic certificate in cleaning and housekeeping skills
  • NVQ Level 1

Experience

Essential

  • Worked as member of a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a hospital environment
  • Knowledge of Infection control
  • Knowledge of Quality Standards
  • Previous Catering/Domestic experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to co-ordinate tasks

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Simple problem solving
  • Flexibility
  • Smart appearance

Desirable

  • Ability to disseminate information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Department Lead

Steve Jones

sjones60@nhs.net

01246516262

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-SS-7169426

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


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